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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Obama urges Pyongyang to choose peace
U.S. president reaffirms N. Korea will not be rewarded for provocations U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday repeated his stern message to North Korea: “There will be no rewards for provocations.” Speaking to hundreds of students and dignitaries at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Obama urged the North Korean leadership to “have the courage to pursue peace.”His remarks came as the reclusive state is preparing to launch what it claims to be a satellite on a long-range rocket in
March 26, 2012
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Technology strengthens nuclear summit security
Seoul has rolled out a host of cutting-edge security equipment as it strives to host the Nuclear Security Summit without a glitch.With representatives of 53 nations including 39 heads of state gathered in one place, security is at the top of the agenda for those organizing the event.The most noticeable of such equipment is the facial recognition system placed at all entrances of the COEX. Although the system was used during the G20 summit held in Seoul in 2010, the system has been upgraded this
March 26, 2012
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Seoul traffic expected to worsen Tuesday due to nuclear summit
As the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit kicked off Monday, traffic in parts of the city was brought to a standstill as officials locked down roads for delegates making their way around the city.According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, only 61 percent of citizens took part in rotational driving during the morning commute on Monday, as Korea’s biggest-ever diplomatic event kicked off.Seoul is host to leaders and representatives from 53 countries and four international organizations until Tuesd
March 26, 2012
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Students question English university lectures
Schools push to increase English lectures in a global era while students complain of unpreparednessKorean universities are increasing the number of courses taught in English in a bid to raise their global competitiveness, a key criterion in university rankings. Some students, however, doubt whether English lectures are effective for study. They argue that lectures in English cause hassle for both professors and students.Rhee Ki-peum, a senior majoring in Russian language and literature at Sungky
March 26, 2012
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Travel assistance offered for student and elderly groups
Group tour organizers that attract students or elderly people to Seoul will receive financial assistance from the Seoul Metropolitan Government.The city government said Monday that it will provide up to 4 million won ($3,500) per group made up of more than 20 persons and up to 500,000 won ($440) for elderly groups. The support will be given for events such as welcoming dinners or cultural performances.“We expect more student or elderly groups to visit Korea. We will develop tour programs customi
March 26, 2012
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Conscientious objectors lodge appeal with U.N.
A total of 50 Korean men who have refused to perform military service duty citing their belief that they deny all violence, recently petitioned to a United Nations agency, saying the government persecuted them in violation of a U.N. convention, court officials have said. The conscientious objectors, who have been convicted by the local Supreme Court, filed a petition with the United Nations Human Rights Committee. They argue that the Korean government has violated the International Covenant on C
March 26, 2012
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Thai P.M. pushes for education exchanges
Shinawatra highlights women’s power as driving force for developmentThai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra hoped her visit to one of the world’s largest women’s universities would boost exchanges between her country and South Korea in enhancing women’s rights and education, She also said that women were driving national development. “Women’s power will bring a sustainable development to a country’s economy,” Shinawatra said in a lecture to Ewha Womans University students on Monday. “I also hope
March 26, 2012
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Security tight minutes ahead of nuclear summit
On Sunday morning a fortress of police vehicles surrounded the Seoul Plaza and adjacent areas. Riot police wearing navy-and-green uniforms occupied the Gwanghwamun area, making passers-by take detours from time to time. Around COEX in southern Seoul, where the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit kicks off Monday, police squads incessantly patrolled in and outside the convention halls. Layers of security walls blocked public access to the venue and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency allowed only thos
March 25, 2012
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The volunteers who keep the nuclear security summit afloat
As Korea’s biggest international summit kicks off Monday, the massive preparations involving thousands of people and countless man-hours would not be possible without the backbone of the events: the volunteers.And many of them have a story to tell, explaining their own reason for helping out at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.For Hwang Tae-ha, volunteering as a Media Liaison Officer was simply a natural and somewhat unconscious step, after he felt the shock of a life-changing event 11 years ag
March 25, 2012
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(NEW) The volunteers who keep the Nuclear Security Summit afloat
As Korea’s biggest international summit kicks off Monday, the massive preparations involving thousands of people and countless man-hours would not be possible without the backbone of the events: the volunteers.And many of them have a story to tell, explaining their own reason for helping out at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.For Hwang Tae-ha, volunteering as a Media Liaison Officer was simply a natural and somewhat unconscious step, after he felt the shock of a life-changing event 11 years ag
March 25, 2012
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University split over Korean-U.S. World Bank candidate
HANOVER (AFP) - Dartmouth College students, returning from spring break, were divided over President Obama's decision to nominate their president to lead the World Bank. Jim Yong Kim, a Korean-American who became the first Asian-American to lead a prestigious Ivy League university, began
March 24, 2012
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Image matters in election year
Strong impression a powerful asset but can confound real policies, positionsIt is not only policy pledges that candidates are working out and refining to woo voters.With elections looming, they are busy polishing their images as well, employing the help of experts. Image is important for politicians to communicate with voters. A positive image can be associated with ideology and competence by voters, according to consultants.Choice of dress, body language, facial expression, haircut, choice of n
March 23, 2012
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More journalists to support MBC strike
The nation’s largest umbrella union of journalists is set to support media workers on strike against what they call interference by politically biased management in news reporting.Members of the National Union of Media Workers gathered at Seoul Plaza around 3 p.m. Friday to protest the administration’s alleged ongoing interference and suppression of freedom of speech. They vowed to support the ongoing strike at three national broadcasters ― MBC, KBS and YTN ― and Yonhap news agency.Unionists of
March 23, 2012
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Seoul City subways to see more security
Seoul City’s two subway transit corporations will double the number of security guards starting Monday, officials said Friday.According to Seoul Metropolitan Government, 84 more security guards will patrol lines one through eight, coinciding with the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit which starts Monday.Responding to a public outcry against subway crime, Seoul Metro and Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation have had security personnel patrolling the station and cars since September.According
March 23, 2012
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First schools open in Sejong City
The first schools in Sejong City opened on Friday, as the new city under construction in South Chungcheong Province for numerous government ministries and agencies prepares for a population influx.The four schools are Chamsaem Kindergarten, Chamsaem Elementary School, Hansol Middle School and Hansol High School. They are equipped with state-of-art education facilities, according to the Education Ministry.Education ministry officials said the schools, though surrounded by apartment buildings unde
March 23, 2012
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Security measures in place for summit
Seoul has been stepping up security ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit, and enhanced measures are now in place at the summit venue and across the country.The Nuclear Security Summit will be the largest-ever diplomatic event in Korea with the heads of 53 nations and four international organizations congregating in Seoul.Including government officials accompanying the heads of states and the media, more than 10,000 people are expected to be present at the COEX exhibition center where the summit
March 23, 2012
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PMO may have spied on conglomerate chiefs
The public official ethics division of the Prime Minister’s Office, which placed a civilian under illegal surveillance, may also have gathered information on the chiefs of local conglomerates. According to reports, the division gathered information regarding conglomerate chiefs ranging from their tax payments to personal meetings in 2008 and 2009, when it is thought to have conducted surveillance on one or more civilians.“The public official ethics division collected information on conglomerate
March 23, 2012
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Security tight for successful hosting of summit
Air-tight multidimensional measures in place at venue and across the countrySeoul has been stepping up security for some time ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit, and enhanced measures are now in place at the summit venue and across the country.The Nuclear Security Summit will be the largest diplomatic event in Korea with the heads of 53 nations and four international organizations congregating in Seoul.Including government officials accompanying the heads of states and the media, more than 10,
March 23, 2012
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Kids skip dad to ask mom about money issues
Male titans of Wall Street take note: Your kids are going to mom first about money questions, a survey from T. Rowe Price Group Inc. said. About 54 percent of children said they go to their moms first on money issues compared with about 40 percent who said they ask dad, according to the survey of ch
March 23, 2012
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Lee's assets rise due to cash award from environment prize
President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok saw the value of their personal assets rise by about 300 million won (US$265,240) last year after a half million dollars was added from the cash award coming with an environment prize Lee won overseas, government data showed Friday.The first couple'
March 23, 2012